A Chinese first-rank civil official's 'pufu' and an embroidered skirt, early 19th century. Photo Bonhams.

The robe of navy silk, an embroidered rank badge to back and front, featuring a crane in polychrome silk and couched gilt thread, 126 x 147cm; the late 19th century honeycomb pleated black damask silk skirt decorated with couched gilt thread peony and mythical bird designs. (2). Sold for £2,375 (€2,984)

Bonhams. BRITISH & EUROPEAN CERAMICS, GLASS & ASIAN ART, Oxford, 2 Jul 2014. http://www.bonhams.com/